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DRIVER INFORMATION Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11


Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Swing Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ENTERTAINMENT
SAFETY & SECURITY Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .6 CD Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Child Comfort Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Manual Transmission Operating Tips . . . . . . . . .15
COMFORT StabiliTrak® – Stability Control System . . . . . . . .16
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Off-Road Driving Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CONVENIENCE OWNER INFORMATION
Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Congratulations on your purchase of a HUMMER H3. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features
described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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A. Air Outlets F. Four-Wheel Drive Switches K. Rear Washer/Wiper Control


B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever G. Exterior Lamps Control L. Off-Road Lamps Buttons (if equipped)
C. Horn H. Parking Brake Release M. Gearshift Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster I. Audio System N. Accessory Power Outlets
E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button J. Climate Controls O. Glove Box

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is A. Tachometer Note: The instrument panel cluster
equipped with this cluster or one B. Fuel Gauge is designed to let you know about
very similar to it. The instrument C. Driver Information Center many important aspects of your
panel cluster includes these key Display/Odometer vehicle’s operation. It is important
features: to read your Owner Manual and
D. Engine Coolant Temperature become familiar with the informa-
Gauge tion being relayed to you by the
E. Speedometer lights, gauges, DIC messages and
indicators, as well as what action
can be taken to ensure safety and
to prevent damage.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Vehicle Symbols Driver Information Center


Following are examples of symbols you
may find on your vehicle. It is important
to become familiar with them, as they
alert you to various vehicle operating
conditions.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)


Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
Antilock Brake System Warning (DIC), located in the instrument panel
Light cluster, can display trip information,
personalization features, and vehicle
Brake System Warning Light warnings and messages. It can be
viewed in three languages.
Cruise Control Set The odometer is automatically displayed
when the engine is started.
Dome Lamps Override Button Scroll through DIC Modes
Headlamps Press and release the reset stem locat-
ed next to the DIC display on the instru-
Instrument Panel Brightness ment panel cluster.
Control Trip Odometer
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Press and release the reset stem until
(Check Engine Light) TRIP is displayed. The trip odometer
displays the current distance traveled
Off since the last reset.
Reset the trip odometer: Press and
Off/On hold the reset stem for approximately
four seconds.
On Engine Oil Life System
Parking Lamps The system calculates the percentage of
engine oil life remaining before an oil
Rear Window Defogger and oil filter change is needed. (This
service should be performed within 600
Safety Belt Reminder Light miles of the CHANGE OIL message
being displayed.)
Security Light Reset the engine oil life system:
1. With the engine off, turn the key
Traction Control System Light to On.
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2. Press and release the reset stem 2. Press and hold both the lock and
until OIL LIFE is displayed. unlock buttons on the RKE transmit-
3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE and ter until the DIC displays the current
RESET messages appear, press and RKE feedback mode.
hold the reset stem until several 3. To view each next available mode,
beeps sound. press, hold for approximately two
4. Turn the key to Off. seconds, and then release the reset
stem.
Note: The Oil Life System must be 4. Once the preferred mode is dis-
reset after each oil change to help played, briefly press the reset stem to
ensure the proper maintenance of your set your choice. The DIC display will
vehicle. The Oil Life System does not
replace the need to follow the mainte- then clear.
nance schedule in the Owner Manual. Selecting a Language
For service information, see Section 5
of your Owner Manual. To select the DIC language:
1. With the engine off, turn the key
Program the Automatic Door Locks to On.
To program the door locks to operate in 2. Close all doors.
one of three modes: 3. Press and release the reset stem
1. With the engine off, turn the key to until LANGUAGE is displayed.
Lock. Do not remove the key. 4. To view each available language,
2. Press and hold the power door lock press and hold the reset stem for
button for approximately three sec- two seconds.
onds until the DIC displays the cur- 5. Once the desired language is dis-
rent door lock mode. played, briefly press the reset stem
3. To view each next available mode, to set your choice.
press, hold for approximately two Warnings and Messages
seconds, and then release the reset Warnings and messages are displayed
stem. on the DIC to notify the driver that the
4. Once the preferred mode is dis- status of the vehicle has changed and
played, briefly press the reset stem to that some action may be needed by the
set your choice. The DIC display will driver.
then clear. Each message must be acknowledged.
Program the Remote Keyless Entry To acknowledge and clear a message
Feedback from the DIC, press and release the
To program the Remote Keyless Entry reset stem.
(RKE) feedback to one of four modes: With the OnStar system, if your Check
1. With the engine off, turn the key to Engine light or any other warning
Lock. Do not remove the key. message appears, you can press the
blue OnStar button and speak to an
OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles,
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OnStar Advisors can access certain Content Theft-Deterrent System


diagnostic information and can tell you
how serious the problem is and what The content theft-deterrent system is
you should do about it. armed when all of the doors are closed
Note: To ensure your safety and to and have been locked with the Remote
protect your vehicle, it’s important not to Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
ignore the DIC warnings. Acknowledge Alarm System
each one and attend to them as soon
as possible. If a locked door is not opened using the
RKE transmitter or by OnStar, the horn
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. will chirp for 10 seconds and then the
alarm will go off. The alarm will flash the
front turn signal lamps and sound the
SAFETY & SECURITY horn for two minutes. To prevent the
alarm from going off, unlock the doors
Passenger Air Bag Status using the RKE transmitter. To turn off the
Indicator alarm, press the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter or start the engine
using the correct key.
The content theft-deterrent system will
not activate if the doors are locked with
a key, the manual door lock or the
power door lock switch.
Your vehicle is equipped with a PASSLock®
Passenger Sensing System located in Your H3 also is equipped with the
the front passenger seat for the front PASSLock theft-deterrent system that
passenger frontal air bag, and a passen- requires the correct key be used to start
ger air bag status indicator located on the engine. If the correct key is not used
the instrument panel center stack. or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered
with, the fuel system is disabled and the
Note: We recommend that children not engine will not start.
be placed in the front passenger seat,
even with the Passenger Sensing See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
System. All children should be secured
in a rear seat, including an infant riding
in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding
in a forward-facing child seat or an older
child riding in a booster seat.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.


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OnStar ® Child Comfort Guide


The OnStar system provides in-vehicle
safety, security and phone services,
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. These services are easily
accessed through the three OnStar
buttons in your vehicle.
For more information about OnStar
features, refer to the OnStar Owner’s
Guide and enclosed audio CD located in
your glove box.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may
provide added safety belt comfort for
smaller adults and for older children who
Child Restraints (LATCH) have outgrown booster seats. When
installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH guide better positions the belt away from
anchors, and has top tethers for use the neck and head. One comfort guide
with a LATCH compatible child restraint. is provided for each outboard rear seat
If your child restraint is not compatible position.
with the LATCH system, you may still Installing a Comfort Guide:
use it by installing the child restraint with
the seat belt system. 1. Remove the guide from its storage
clip on the trim panel.
Choose a child seat that is appropriate
for the child’s age and size (weight and 2. Place the guide over the belt and
height). insert the two edges of the belt into
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. the slots of the guide. Be sure that
the belt is not twisted and that it lies
flat. The elastic cord must be under
the belt and the guide on top.
3. Buckle, position and release the
safety belt as described in Section 1
of your Owner Manual. Make sure
the belt crosses the passenger’s
shoulder.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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COMFORT Heated Seats


Seat Adjustment

Manual Seats
Adjust the position of the seat: Lift the
bar located under the front of the seat
and slide the seat to the desired posi-
tion. Release the bar.
Power Seats
The power seat control (A) is located on
the outboard side of the seat.
The seat cushion and the lower back of
the driver’s and front passenger’s seats
can be heated. The controls are located
on the outboard sides of the front seats.
High Setting: Press the upper part of
the switch.
B Low Setting: Press the lower part of the
A switch.
Off: Put the switch in the center position.
Move the seat forward or rearward:
Note: The ignition must be turned to On
Move the entire seat control forward or in order for the heated seats to operate.
rearward. Also, the passenger’s safety belt must
Raise or lower the front or rear of the be buckled for the passenger’s heated
seat: Lift or depress the front edge or seat to operate.
rear edge of the seat control. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Raise or lower the seat: Lift or depress
the entire seat control.
Manual/Power Lumbar Climate Controls
Manual lumbar support: The control Temperature Control
knob is located on the outboard side of
the seat. Turn the knob counterclock- Turn the temperature control knob (A)
wise to increase support and clockwise to raise or lower the temperature setting.
to decrease support. (Air Conditioning): Press the
Power lumbar support: The control temperature control knob to turn the
switch (B) is located on the outboard air conditioning system on or off. The
side of the seat. Press and hold the front indicator light will flash three times
of the switch to increase support and the and the air conditioning system will not
rear of the switch to decrease support. function if the fan is turned off.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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(Defrost): This mode directs most of


the air to the windshield and some air to
A B C the side window outlets.
(Rear Window Defogger): Press
the airflow control knob to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. The defogger
will shut off automatically after about 15
minutes.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Fan Speed
CONVENIENCE
Turn the fan speed control knob (B) to
any of the four settings to increase or Folding Rear Seats
decrease fan speed.
(Off): This position turns off the
system.
(Recirculation): Press the fan
speed control knob to turn the recircula-
tion mode on or off. This mode will
recirculate inside air throughout the
passenger compartment and keep
outside air from coming in. Recirculation
is not available while in the Floor,
Floor/Defog or Defrost mode. The 60/40 split bench seats can be fold-
Airflow Modes ed to provide additional cargo space.
Turn the airflow control knob (C) to one Folding the Seatbacks:
of the following modes to change the 1. Pull the bottom of the seat cushion
direction of the airflow: forward and up.
(Vent): This mode directs air to the 2. Lift the latch on top of the seatback
instrument panel outlets. and pull the seatback forward. Fold
(Bi-Level): This mode directs air to the seatback down.
the instrument panel outlets and floor Returning the Seatbacks Upright:
outlets. 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rear-
(Floor): This mode directs most ward all the way.
of the air to the floor outlets and some 2. Lift the front of the seat cushion up
air to the side window outlets and and rearward until it latches into
windshield. position.
(Floor/Defog): This mode directs air 3. Pull on the seatback and push on the
to the windshield, side window outlets seat cushion to ensure that they are
and floor outlets. secured in place.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Exterior Lamps Light Sensor


The automatic headlamps use a light
sensor, located on top of the instrument
panel, to determine light conditions. To
ensure proper system operation, avoid
placing any objects on or near the sen-
sor or covering the sensor.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Power Windows

Your H3 is equipped with an Automatic


Headlamp System, which turns on the
headlamps and other exterior lamps at
dusk or when necessary. The exterior
lamps also can be operated manually.
Exterior Lamp Control Switch
The exterior lamp control switch, used to
manually operate the exterior lamps, is
located on the left side of the instrument
panel. The switch can be rotated to each The power window switches are located
of the following four positions: on the armrest of each door. To lower a
(Off): When operating in the AUTO power window, push down on the power
position, a momentary turn of the lamp window switch. To raise a power win-
control switch to the position will turn dow, pull up on the switch.
off the Daytime Running Lamps, auto- Express-Down Window
matic headlamps and all exterior lights.
The driver’s window has an express-
AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control): down feature that automatically lowers
Automatically turns on Daytime Running the window completely without holding
Lamps in the daytime, and headlamps, the switch. Press down on the switch
parking lamps, taillamps and instrument past the first position to activate the
panel lights at night. In a dark environ- express-down mode.
ment, the lamps will turn on when the
vehicle is shifted out of Park. Window Lockout
(Parking Lamps): Manually turns The window lockout button is located
on parking lamps, taillamps and instru- forward of the power window switches.
ment panel lights only. Depress the button to disable the pas-
sengers’ power window switches.
(Headlamps): Manually turns on
headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
and instrument panel lights.
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Windshield Wipers Cruise Control

The windshield wiper controls are on the The cruise control switch is on the multi-
multifunction lever, located on the left function lever, located on the left side of
side of the steering column. Turn the the steering column.
band with the wiper symbol to adjust the (Off): This position turns off the
function of the wipers. cruise control system.
(Mist): Move the band down to this (On): This position turns on the cruise
position to turn the wipers on for a single control system.
wipe. Hold the band at this position for
additional wipes. + (Resume): This position enables the
vehicle to resume a set speed, or to
(Off): This position turns off the increase the set speed, if the system is
windshield wipers. engaged.
(Delay): This position adjusts the – (Set): Press the button on the end
delay time between wipes. Rotate the of the multifunction lever to set a speed,
band on the lever to increase or or to decrease the set speed, if the sys-
decrease the delay; the wipers activate tem is engaged. The cruise symbol on
more often as the band is rotated the instrument panel will illuminate when
upward. the cruise control is engaged.
(Low): This position turns the See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
wipers on Low.
(High): This position turns the
wipers on High.
(Washer Fluid): To spray washer
fluid on the windshield, push the paddle
at the top of the multifunction lever.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Sunroof ENTERTAINMENT

The control switch for the sunroof is Radio Features


located on the headliner between the
sun visors. It will operate only while the
ignition is on or Retained Accessory
Power is active.
Vent Position: Open the sunshade
manually. Press the rear part of the
switch until the desired position is
reached. The glass panel will tilt up.
Open Position: Press the rear part of
the switch and hold for one second. The
glass panel will express-open automati- Setting the Time
cally. If closed, the sunshade will open To set the time using the Hour (H) and
with the glass panel. Minute (M) buttons located on the lower-
Closed Position: Press the front part of left corner of the radio:
the switch once, hold for one second 1. Press and hold the H button until the
and then release it. The glass panel will correct hour appears on the display.
express-close automatically. Close the
sunshade manually. 2. Press and hold the M button until the
correct minute appears on the display.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The time can be set with the
ignition on or off.
Swing Gate
Radio Controls
While most of the features on your radio
will look familiar, following are some that
may be new:
(Power/Volume): Press the top knob
to turn your audio system on or off. Turn
the knob to increase or decrease the
volume.
(Tune): Turn the bottom knob to
To lock or unlock the swing gate, use select radio stations.
the power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. (Audio Controls) (if equipped):
Press the smaller knob to select audio
To open the swing gate, pull the door settings for fade, balance, bass and tre-
handle and open the swing gate slightly. ble. While the setting is displayed, turn
The swing gate will continue opening the knob to increase or decrease the
automatically. setting.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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: Press the right or left arrow to 3. Press AUTO EQ to select the


go to the next or previous station and equalization.
stay there. 4. Press and hold one of the six num-
To scan radio stations, press and hold bered buttons until you hear a beep.
either arrow for two seconds until SCN Repeat the steps for each button. Up to
appears on the radio display. To scan 30 radio stations can be preset, includ-
preset stations, press and hold either ing six FM1, six FM2, six AM, six XM1
arrow for four seconds until PSC and six XM2.
appears on the display. Press either
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
arrow again to stop scanning.
BAND: Press this button to switch to
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 and XM2 (if CD Player Features
equipped).
(CD): Press this button to play a CD (Track Seek): Press the right
while listening to the radio. or left arrow to go to the start of the
previous or next CD track. Press again
(Information): If the current station or to continue moving through the CD.
CD has a text message, INFO will
appear on the display. Press this button (Reverse): Press and hold this
to see the message, which may include button to reverse quickly within a track.
the artist, song title, etc. (Fast Forward): Press and hold
1–6 (Preset Scan) (if equipped): Press this button to forward quickly within a
this button to scan preset radio stations. track.
Press again to stop scanning. (Repeat) (if equipped): Press
CAT (Category): If equipped with XM this button to hear a track again. Press
Radio, press this button to activate XM again to turn off repeat play.
program type select mode. (Random): Press this button to hear
DISP (Display): Press this button to the tracks in random order. Press again
view the available radio displays. to turn off random play.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): (Previous Folder) (if equipped):
Press this button to select customized Press this button to go to the previous
equalization settings. MP3 disc playlist or folder. Press again
to continue moving through the MP3
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Use playlists or folders.
this button to set the volume level to
automatically adjust with vehicle speed. (Next Folder) (if equipped): Press
this button to go to the next MP3 disc
Presetting Radio Stations playlist or folder. Press again to continue
To preset radio stations using the six moving through the MP3 playlists or
numbered pushbuttons: folders.
1. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, (Eject): Press this button to eject
XM1 or XM2. a CD. (Eject operates with the ignition or
2. Tune in a desired station. radio off.)
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BAND: Press this button while a CD is (Eject): To eject one disc, press
playing to listen to the radio. the button once. To eject multiple discs,
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): press and hold the button.
Press this button to select the desired
equalization setting while playing a CD. Note: CDs with any affixed labels may
jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a
Multiple-Disc CD Changer permanent marker. If more than one CD
(if equipped) is inserted into the slot at one time, or if
scratched or damaged CDs are played,
the CD player could be damaged. When
using the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without labels; load one
CD at a time; and keep the CD player
and the loading slot free of foreign mate-
rials, liquids or debris.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Loading CDs XM Satellite Radio (if equipped)


1. Turn on the ignition.
2. Press the LOAD button once to load Two subscription service bands are
one disc. Press and hold the button available: XM1 and XM2. To access
to load multiple discs. them on equipped radios, press the
BAND button until XM1 or XM2 appears
3. The unit will beep and INSERT CD # on the display. An extra-cost subscrip-
will be displayed. tion to XM Satellite Radio service brings
4. Insert a CD partway into the slot, you the quality of digital audio and text
label side up; the player will pull in reception from coast to coast. Available
the CD. only in the continental U.S. and Canada,
5. LOADING CD # will be displayed. XM offers more than 160 channels of
music, news, sports, talk and children’s
6. Follow the display prompts to load programming.
additional CDs.
For more information, visit XM on the
The last CD loaded will automatically Internet at www.XMradio.com or call
begin to play. Press a radio preset 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
button to play a specific CD.
(Song List) (if equipped): Press this
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

button to enable the song list play mode,


which enables the user to program the
play of up to 20 CD tracks. S-LIST will
be displayed. Press again to disable the
song list play mode.
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Navigation Radio (if equipped) PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE


Your vehicle’s Navigation Radio System Manual Transmission Operating
provides you with detailed maps of all Tips (if equipped)
major highways and roads throughout
the United States. After you enter a des- Reverse Gear
tination, the system provides turn-by- When shifting into Reverse with a
turn instructions for reaching your desti- manual transmission, you must bring
nation. In addition, the system can help your vehicle to a complete stop. If the
you locate banks, airports, restaurants, vehicle is still rolling when trying to
post offices, ATMs and more. It also fea- engage Reverse, the transmission will
tures radio and CD functions. be damaged.
See your Navigation Entertainment The manual transmission has a lockout
System Quick Reference Guide for more feature that prevents shifting from 5th
information. gear to Reverse. If the shift lever is
See your Navigation Owner Manual Supplement. moved toward the 5th gear position
before attempting to shift into Reverse,
the lockout mechanism engages. Return
to the Neutral position to unlatch the
lockout mechanism.
If you find it difficult to shift into Reverse,
return the shift lever to Neutral and
release the clutch pedal; then depress
the clutch pedal again and shift into
Reverse.
Clutch Pedal
You must fully depress the clutch pedal
to start your vehicle. The clutch pedal
also should be fully depressed when
shifting gears.
Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal. This may cause premature
wear.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control Tire Pressure Monitor


System
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer- when a significant reduction in pressure
controlled vehicle stability enhancement occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
system that assists with directional tires by illuminating the (low tire
control of the vehicle during sudden pressure) warning light on the instru-
maneuvers or low traction situations in ment panel. The low tire pressure
poor weather. It is normal to hear the warning light will remain on until you
system working, and the system will correct the tire pressure.
automatically disengage cruise control A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
when activated. StabiliTrak comes on may also appear on the DIC.
automatically when the vehicle is started Correcting the Tire Pressure
and does not require any driver input.
When the low tire pressure warning light
You should always leave StabiliTrak on illuminates, you must fill the tire to the
to assist with directional control of your proper tire inflation pressure. The Tire
vehicle. However, if you need to turn off and Loading Information label on the
StabiliTrak, press and hold the button driver’s door shows the correct inflation
on the instrument panel for five seconds. pressure for the tires when they’re cold.
STAB SYS OFF will be displayed on the “Cold” means your vehicle has been sit-
DIC. StabiliTrak also is disabled when ting for at least three hours or driven no
the vehicle is shifted into 4LO. more than one mile.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
You can temporarily remove the DIC
message by acknowledging it with your
DIC controls. However, at the next vehi-
cle startup, the DIC message will reap-
pear if the tire pressure has not been
corrected.
You may notice during cooler conditions
that the low tire pressure warning light
will appear when the vehicle is first
started and then turn off as you start to
drive the vehicle. This could be an early
indicator that your tire pressures are
getting low and need to be inflated to
the proper pressure.
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but it
doesn’t replace normal monthly tire
maintenance.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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Four-Wheel Drive Locking Rear Axle


The locking rear axle can provide addi-
Transfer Case Buttons tional rear wheel traction when driving in
Your vehicle’s transfer case buttons off-road conditions such as climbing over
allow you to shift into and out of the vari- large rocks or up steep grades. This
ous four-wheel drive modes. feature can be engaged only when the
transfer case is in the 4LO Lock mode
by pressing the button above the
center console. The vehicle should be
stopped when locking the rear axle. The
locking rear axle will be disengaged
The switches, located above the center when traveling above 20 mph.
console, include: See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
4s (Four-Wheel High): Used for
driving in most street and highway
situations. Off-Road Driving Basics
4s (Four-Wheel High Lock): Used Off-road driving can be great fun, but it
when extra traction is needed in most does have its hazards. The greatest
off-road situations. hazard can be the terrain itself. Off-road
4t (Four-Wheel Low Lock): Used in driving involves some new skills, so it’s
extreme off-road conditions. very important to read this guide as well
as your Owner Manual.
When shifting between Four-Wheel High
and Four-Wheel High Lock, you must be Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road
traveling less than 45 mph. To shift, Driving
press the desired button. The indicator There are some important things to
light will flash while shifting. The light will remember about loading your vehicle:
continue to flash if your speed is above
45 mph, indicating the shift has not • The heaviest items should be on the
occurred. The light will remain lit when load floor and forward of the rear
the shift is complete. Neutral is used axle. Put heavier items as forward as
only when towing the vehicle. possible, but do not place them in the
front seat area.
Note: Shifting the transfer case to
Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll
even if the transmission is in Park. Be
sure to set the parking brake before
placing the transfer case in Neutral.
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• Be sure the load is secured properly passengers and equipment, on high-


to prevent items from moving during friction surfaces at 6 mph (9.7 km/h).
off-road driving.

Note:
• Cargo on the load floor piled higher
than the seat can be thrown forward
during sudden stops.
• Unsecured cargo on the load floor
can be tossed about when driving
over rough terrain.
• Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity, making it
more likely to roll over.
Specifications also enable the HUMMER
High Mobility Characteristics H3 to traverse a 40% (22-degree) side
While maintaining a low silhouette and a slope, with the vehicle fully loaded, on
low center of gravity, the HUMMER H3 high-friction surfaces at 6 mph (9.7 km/h).
has:
• A 10-inch (25.4-cm) running ground
clearance
• A 9-inch (22.8-cm) axle to ground
clearance
These characteristics are essential to
safety in off-road operation.
The HUMMER H3, depending on sus-
pension packages, has:
A. An approximate approach angle of
40 degrees
B. An approximate departure angle of
37 degrees The HUMMER H3 can climb a 16-inch
(40.6-cm) vertical step.

The HUMMER H3 design specifications


provide the ability to traverse a maxi-
mum 60% (31-degree) grade, with
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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Notes
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OWNER INFORMATION • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)


• Name and home address
Roadside Assistance • Telephone number and location from
which you are calling
1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376),
or press the OnStar button. • Location, license plate number and
color of your HUMMER
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Mileage of vehicle and description of
HUMMER’s Roadside Assistance is problem
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Roadside Assistance and OnStar
365 days a year.
When you press the OnStar button,
Roadside Assistance provides owners the vehicle will send your current GPS
with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location to an OnStar Advisor who will
location of the nearest HUMMER dealer speak to you, assess your problem,
and the following special services: contact Roadside Assistance and relay
• Fuel delivery your exact location so that you will get
• Lockout service the help you need.
• Tow to nearest dealership
for warranty service
• Flat tire assistance My GMLink
• Jump starts
The HUMMER Owner Center at My
The Roadside Assistance services listed GMLink is a complimentary service for
are available for a period of 4 years/ HUMMER owners, a one-stop resource
50,000 miles. All services must be to enhance your HUMMER ownership
prearranged by HUMMER Roadside experience. Exclusive member benefits
Assistance. include online service reminders, vehicle
When you call, your Roadside Assistance maintenance tips, online owner manual,
representative will ask for the following special privileges and more. Sign up
information: today at www.mygmlink.com.

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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at
the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2006 by GM Corp.
All rights reserved.

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